X] IVORY SCULPTURE WITH THE EFFIGY OF A TAOIST GOD / DOORKEEPER
China, About 1900
He is depicted standing, his head slightly turned and crowned with a tiara, his hands holding halberds / adzes. He wears heavy armor / chain mail. Attached to a wooden quadripod base inlaid with silver plated metal wires.
H (incl. base): 40.5 cm - H (excl. base): 35 cm - W: 13 cm - D: 8.5 cm
Gross weight 2651 grams.
Note: It is possible that it may be the representation of one of the following two Generals: Qin Shubao (秦瓊) or Yuchi Jingde (尉遲恭).
A LARGE IVORY CARVING OF A STANDING DAOIST GOD / GUARD
China, Circa 1900
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